Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona (LAX–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–KOA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,502 miles in approximately 5h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, AZ, CM | 15 | 753, 7M9 | 5h37-5h45 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, AZ, CM | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QR | 14 | 332, 7M9 | 5h36-5h54 | Oneworld | HA, QR | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, PD, QR | 7 | 32Q | 5h37 | Oneworld | AT, PD, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, VS | 7 | 32Q | 5h33 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, VS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 738 | 5h22 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 2 | 7M8 | 5h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→KOA | SNA→KOA | ONT→KOA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 129 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 37m | 4h 42m | 5h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · KOA: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–KOA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to KOA
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 129 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to KOA is about 5 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,502 miles (4,026 km). There are approximately 129 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 249 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kahului, Daniel K. Inouye and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Ontario (ONT) and Carlsbad (CLD).